Moody vs. Mercedes softball

GEORGE GONGORA/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Moody’s Brittany Martinez slides into third base with a steal well ahead of the tag attempt by Mercedes’ Kristen Gutierrez.

GEORGE GONGORA/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Moody's Anessa Sanchez comes around to score as Mercedes catcher Haley Blanco awaits the throw Saturday at Cabaniss Field.

GEORGE GONGORA/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Moody pitcher Brittany Martinez picked up the victory in both Region IV-4A bi-district round games against Mercedes on Saturday.

GEORGE GONGORA/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Moody runner Delilah Pacheco (right) appears to be tagged, but was safe after the Mercedes fielder couldn't hold onto the ball. Pacheco took third base and scored shortly afterward.

GEORGE GONGORA/SPECIAL TO THE CALELR-TIMES Moody pitcher Brittany Martinez (center) confers with coach Paula Salinas and teammate during a stoppage Saturday against Mercedes.

GEORGE GONGORA/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Moody's Jessica Mendez scores as Mercedes catcher Haley Blanco leaps for the high throw Saturday at Cabaniss Field.

GEORGE GONGORA/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Moody's Jessica Mendez (right) is nipped on a close play at first as Mercedes fielder Dalilah Barrera records the out.